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More and more people head off to Australia. Young individuals, left with no alternative, head Down Under to spend the next 12 months in search for adventure and temporary job placements.

The rising number of people travelling on the Australian working holiday visa will definitely have a positive effect on Australia’s economy. Despite the rising number of working holiday makers from Germany and the UK, the tourism industry will suffer a drawback, but less devastating than predictions from last year.

If you are considering a working holiday in Australia and like what you see in the video above, why not give it a shot?

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First time in a foreign country can prove quite challenging for most people. If you plan to stay for a while, you need to consider many factors – employment, a place to stay, social life, etc.

Vanvisa, or just Visa, is a traveler. She is from Thailand, however she loves to travel and meet new people, so you can easily say she is a citizen of the world. Back in 2005 she went to Australia to take a study course and travel for a while. Visa was more than kind to share her experience in Australia , with me and all of you, by answering a few of my questions.

• Svet: Hey, Visa, can you name 5 things you can’t imagine your stay in Australia without?
• Visa: Can it be emotions, or qualities as well? I would have to say – a brave heart, patience, hope, friends, and money.
• Svet: How did you finance your travel to Australia?
• Visa: I’ve worked so long before I went to Australia. The  trip from Thailand to Australia didn’t cost that much, so I was able to afford it. You just need to plan when and how much. I like to do it when I go with friends. I take full responsibly for planning, calculating the costs, etc.
• Svet: Have you had any trouble finding accommodation? It can be hard to find a place to stay, if you don’t know anyone.
• Visa: Hmm yep, but I was lucky to meet nice people and we came to be friends, so it was OK. First, I stayed with Homestay for a month, then moved to live in the city and share accommodation with Indonesians and Thai people. Afterwords I moved to live with Korean and Japanese people. It was an enriching experience, to get to know other cultures. It was a lot of fun too.
• Svet: So many cultures, with their different ways… I can only imagine the things you’ve learned form your encounters. Tell me, did you have any problems with your employers in Australia?
• Visa: I’ve worked there only part time, so I had no problem with them. It was just a casual job. You work – you get paid.
• Svet: Sounds fair enough . In your past time you must have been to a lot of interesting and unique places. Can you name on place people definitely must visit, while in Australia.
• Visa:Let me see – The Opera House, Botanic Garden, Hyde Park, Bondi beach, Darling Harbor, The Sydney Zoo and more. I can’t really name one single place.
• Svet: And what about people there? What is your impression of them ?
• Visa: I think Aussies are pretty friendly and pretty kind. They help when we need and ask.
• Svet: It’s really nice to know that you can turn to people in need of assistance. OK, my final question – Where are you at the moment ?
• Visa: Now, I’m back at home for a while .

There is no place like home. Some people like visiting new places, some are in it just for the journey, however all of us are happy when we are back at home. I hope this post makes a fine read for people willing to travel to Australia. If you like to share your experience, please write me at ask@visafirst.co.uk. You can also share your story on Facebook.

And Visa, thanks again for your time!

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